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HD02 LFR

2002 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Apr 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

57,699 mi
Last recorded57,699 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD02 LFR
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 57,699 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front pitted on edges inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases leak from joint before backbox (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre small nail in outer edge tread ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear pitted on edges (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides rear outer sills corroded and crushed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear cracking in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

general surface corrosion on underside components

Fail 9 Apr 2026 57,699 miles

Emissions unable to be completed excessive fumes (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front pitted on edges inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases leak from joint before backbox (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre small nail in outer edge tread ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear pitted on edges (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides rear outer sills corroded and crushed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear cracking in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

general surface corrosion on underside components

Pass 23 Apr 2025 56,181 miles

N/S & O/S Rear outer sills corroded.

Nearside Rear Parking brake effort low. It would appear that the parking brake system requires adjustment or repair.

Parking brake near end of reserve travel.

Fail 23 Apr 2025 56,181 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

N/S & O/S Rear outer sills corroded.

Nearside Rear Parking brake effort low. It would appear that the parking brake system requires adjustment or repair.

Parking brake near end of reserve travel.

Pass 26 Apr 2024 55,290 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2022 54,090 miles

Parking brake near end of reserve travel.

Pass 29 Oct 2021 53,045 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust joint corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Oct 2020 52,116 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2020 52,116 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 8 Oct 2019 50,399 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2018 49,207 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2017 47,822 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2016 46,251 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 43,264 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Oct 2014 40,920 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2014 40,919 miles

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 8 Oct 2013 36,328 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 11 Oct 2012 33,522 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 31,013 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 27,065 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2009 23,199 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Jul 2009 23,199 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 18,281 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 13,330 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 11,064 miles

How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?

Based on 2,502,760 MOT tests across 160,823 vehicles.

76.5%
Pass Rate
2,964
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
160,823
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 44,475
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 41,962
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 35,980
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 33,281
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 32,722
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HD02 LFR is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2002 Mazda MX-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.1% with a typical mileage of 66,854 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mazda MX-5 fails its MOT is seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 44,475 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HD02 LFR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda MX-5 typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 24 years old, this Mazda MX-5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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HD02 LFR is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 26 July 2002.

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